Human trafficking and money laundering: Romania also indicts Tate brothers
Romania has formally indicted Andrew and Tristan Tate for human trafficking, money laundering and sexual offences. The brothers are currently in custody in the USA.
Romania joins the line to hold the Tate brothers accountable
According to 444, Romania has formally indicted influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. Andrew Tate's charges include human trafficking involving minors, money laundering and sexual exploitation of a minor. Both brothers are also accused of aiding and abetting, as well as attempting to obstruct the course of justice.
Amongst the specific charges is the relocation of a minor to the United Kingdom, where they were intended to be exploited for internet pornography. Additionally, the indictment alleges that they attempted to prevent another victim from contacting the police. Both men deny the charges against them.
According to the indictment, the victims allege that they were coerced through verbal and physical abuse to produce content according to a strict schedule. One woman cried and was afraid because she believed Andrew Tate was capable of anything.
The Romanian authority dealing with organised crime and terrorism also recommended that four luxury cars belonging to the brothers be seized, with a combined value of 825,000 euros.
Besides Romania, criminal proceedings against the Tate brothers are also ongoing in the United States and the United Kingdom. They are currently in custody in the USA, with American authorities considering their extradition to Britain – meaning the Romanian justice system will have to wait in line. According to Tristan Tate, they are being treated like El Chapo; both wish to await their extradition to the United Kingdom on bail.
Meanwhile, the British authorities are conducting another investigation based on reports from seven victims: allegations are that Tate and others sexually abused women in England between 2010 and 2017. The BBC has also reported details from court documents in the proceedings.
Source: 444